As the World Shooting Championship concluded in Cairo on Tuesday, 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra raises a toast to a young Team India, who finished third with three gold, six silver, and four bronze... [Read More]
19 November,2025 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai | S KannanIndia’s world champion 10m air pistol shooter Samrat Rana tells mid-day that the secret to his success is intense technical training, deep breathing, and the ability to ignore the scoreboard while pulling the trigger... [Read More]
14 November,2025 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | S KannanPistol shooter Anish Bhanwala attributes second place finish at World Championship in Egypt to extra hours of practice; eyes success at next year’s Asian Games with the ultimate aim of winning medal at 2028 LA Olympics... [Read More]
11 November,2025 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | S KannanIndia tennis great Sania Mirza says the Women’s World Cup triumph will inspire an entire generation of young girls; predicts gold medal show at LA 2028... [Read More]
06 November,2025 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | S KannanJust-retired tennis ace Rohan Bopanna is keen to create a system that helps young pairs understand strategy early and play more international events to help Indian tennis regain its proud legacy in the doubles game; insists he has a blueprint to help the sport grow... [Read More]
05 November,2025 09:55 AM IST | New Delhi | S KannanA high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country`s transport minister said. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
19 January,2026 11:32 AM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived in Switzerland on Monday to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he will represent the state at the global economic summit focused on discussions around international economic growth and cooperation. (Pics/X)... [Read More]
19 January,2026 11:23 AM ISTHere are some light-hearted moments from the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, where the iconic Coastal Road was featured as a route for runners for the first time, on Sunday... [Read More]
19 January,2026 08:40 AM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day.... [Read More]
18 January,2026 11:21 PM ISTIn the third ODI match against Team India, New Zealand`s Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips have accomplished a new feat. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
18 January,2026 07:43 PM ISTIn the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), Vidarbha`s Aman Mokhade achieved a milestone. Here is all you need to know (Pic: BCCI/File Pic)... [Read More]
18 January,2026 07:14 PM ISTLate-night work on Mumbai’s local train tracks was on Sunday underway as the Western Railway’s sixth line project approaches completion. Pics/Satej Shinde... [Read More]
18 January,2026 07:07 PM ISTAt the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, a celebration of colour and community spirit was witnessed on Sunday, as thousands of runners and supporters gathered in vibrant attire across the city. Pics/Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje... [Read More]
18 January,2026 07:09 PM ISTMLK weekend travel has hit a major roadblock as a powerful winter weather system sweeps across the eastern half of the United States, disrupting both air and ground transportation. From the Great Lakes through the Northeast and into parts of the South, travellers are facing widespread delays, cancellations, and hazardous road conditions during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year. According to FlightAware data, more than 3,200 U.S. flights have been delayed, while close to 95 flights were cancelled as snow, ice and strong winds impacted major travel hubs. Nearly 48 million people remain under active weather alerts, with conditions evolving rapidly across several states. WATCH ... [Read More]
18 January,2026 08:45 PM ISTIsrael has formally objected to the composition of a newly announced U.S.-supervised Gaza peace board, triggering fresh diplomatic friction between Jerusalem and Washington at a critical moment in the conflict. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office says the executive panel overseeing the Gaza peace plan was revealed without prior consultation, raising concerns over Israel’s exclusion from a process directly affecting its national security. President Donald Trump has described the board as a “new approach to conflict resolution,” inviting global leaders to participate in shaping Gaza’s future. However, Israel’s concerns highlight growing friction over decision-making authority, regional sovereignty and the broader framework guiding post-conflict governance in Gaza. WATCH ... [Read More]
18 January,2026 08:42 PM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump revives his controversial interest in Greenland, this time tying it directly to punitive trade measures against Europe. CNN reports reveal a sharp escalation, with Trump openly signaling tariffs as leverage in talks over the Denmark-governed Arctic territory. According to statements shared on Truth Social, Trump frames the proposed tariffs as retaliation for what he claims are decades of American subsidies to European economies. The warning is explicit: a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark and key European nations starting February, with a possible jump to 25% by June if no agreement on Greenland is reached. WATCH ... [Read More]
18 January,2026 08:40 PM ISTIran’s political future may be approaching a decisive moment. Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi has intensified calls for nationwide protests, urging Iranians to return to the streets and asking the international community to increase pressure on Tehran. Speaking from exile, Pahlavi argues that the Islamic Republic is nearing collapse and that coordinated global action could accelerate change. At the same time, President Donald Trump has issued repeated warnings to Iran’s leadership, signaling potential consequences over the violent suppression of protests.... [Read More]
17 January,2026 06:21 PM ISTBharat Ke Super Founders is a high-stakes entrepreneurial reality show that brings together some of Bharat’s most promising founders as they pitch for real investments from India’s leading business tycoons. With Rs 100 crore in real capital committed, every deal on the show is genuine and outcome-driven. As the show premieres on January 16 on Amazon MX Player, mentor Suniel Shetty along with tycoons A Velumani, Shanti Mohan and Ankur Mittal speak to mid-day about the USP of the show and what makes for a good business pitch.... [Read More]
17 January,2026 06:21 PM ISTMinnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are now at the center of a major legal and political showdown after a federal judge ordered immigration agents to halt aggressive tactics against peaceful protesters. The ruling blocks federal agents involved in Operation Metro Surge from pepper-spraying, detaining, or retaliating against demonstrators who were protesting immigration enforcement actions across Minneapolis and St. Paul. The injunction marks a significant setback for federal authorities and strengthens protections for protest activity in Minnesota. The decision comes as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Walz and Frey, issuing subpoenas and launching a Justice Department investigation into whether the two Democratic leaders interfered with federal immigration operations.... [Read More]
17 January,2026 06:20 PM ISTRussia reports new territorial gains along the Donetsk front, claiming control over the settlement of Zakotnoye near the Krasny Liman axis. Additional advances are also being reported in the Zaporizhzhia region, signaling sustained pressure across multiple sectors of the frontline.... [Read More]
17 January,2026 06:20 PM ISTConcerns over Iran’s internal stability are rapidly escalating as multiple U.S. allies take emergency diplomatic action. New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran, evacuating all staff on commercial flights amid what officials describe as a sharply deteriorating security environment.... [Read More]
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